Electoral system analysis. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which two major parties benefit from FPTP's electoral advantage?
Which two major parties benefit from FPTP's electoral advantage?
Conservative & Labour
What does FPTP often produce that allows governing without coalitions?
What does FPTP often produce that allows governing without coalitions?
Stable majorities
How does FPTP affect smaller parties?
How does FPTP affect smaller parties?
Marginalizes them
How long has FPTP been in place in the UK?
How long has FPTP been in place in the UK?
Centuries
In what year was the UK referendum on the Alternative Vote system held?
In what year was the UK referendum on the Alternative Vote system held?
2011
What does the Alternative Vote system allow voters to do?
What does the Alternative Vote system allow voters to do?
Rank candidates in order of preference
What percentage of voters rejected AV in the 2011 referendum?
What percentage of voters rejected AV in the 2011 referendum?
67.9%
Which major party strongly campaigned against AV in the 2011 referendum?
Which major party strongly campaigned against AV in the 2011 referendum?
Conservative Party
What type of electoral system is the Additional Member System?
What type of electoral system is the Additional Member System?
Hybrid system
How many votes do voters have under AMS in Scotland?
How many votes do voters have under AMS in Scotland?
Two votes
Which smaller parties gain representation in Scottish Parliament through AMS?
Which smaller parties gain representation in Scottish Parliament through AMS?
Scottish Greens & Liberal Democrats
When was AMS introduced as part of Scotland's devolution settlement?
When was AMS introduced as part of Scotland's devolution settlement?
1999